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Home My WebLink About235-22 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 235-22 File Number: 2022-0920 RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS APPLICATION GRANT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 80/20 MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $312,000.00 FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE RAILROAD CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Cities of Fayetteville and Springdale, in collaboration with Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, are pursuing a 2022 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant to conduct planning activities to scope improvement projects at various at -grade crossings to improve mobility and enhance safety for the area; and WHEREAS, the application will request funding for a grant to plan improvements at various crossings between the University Avenue crossing in Fayetteville to the Apple Blossom Avenue crossing in Springdale; and WHEREAS, the grant amount requested for the Fayetteville portion of the grant is $312,000.00 with the City's match of 20% of this amount paid out of the Transportation Bond Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to apply for an 80/20 matching grant in an amount of up to $312,000.00 for railroad crossing improvements at various crossings in Fayetteville through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. PASSED and APPROVED on 10/4/2022 Page 1 Printed on 1015122 Resolution: 235-22 File Number.' 2022-0920 Approved: Attest: Lioneld Jord ayor Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer '��IIFII1111j1�I` •��1 ��: '• TF Sri ti� G� • ' f y v: FAYETTEVILLE r•I 'rii i i , i Page 2 Printed on 1015122 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 Text File File Number: 2022-0920 Agenda Date: 10/4/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A.18 RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS APPLICATION GRANT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 80/20 MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $312,000.00 FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE RAILROAD CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Cities of Fayetteville and Springdale, in collaboration with Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, are pursuing a 2022 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant to conduct planning activities to scope improvement projects at various at -grade crossings to improve mobility and enhance safety for the area; and WHEREAS, the application will request funding for a grant to plan improvements at various crossings between the University Avenue crossing in Fayetteville to the Apple Blossom Avenue crossing in Springdale; and WHEREAS, the grant amount requested for the Fayetteville portion of the grant is $312,000.00 with the City's match of 20% of this amount paid out of the Transportation Bond Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to apply for an 80/20 matching grant in an amount of up to $312,000.00 for railroad crossing improvements at various crossings in Fayetteville through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 101512022 Received by Chris Brown 9/26/22 at 4:23 PM Chris Brown Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2022-0920 Legistar File ID 10/4/2022 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 9/23/2022 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: A Resolution to Authorize Application for Federal Funding Through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program Budget Impact: 4602.860.7220-5809.00 Streets Project 2019 Bonds Account Number Fund 46020.7220 Futrall/Gregg and Shiloh/Gregg RR Crossings Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a cost? No Budget Adjustment Attached? No Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Comments: Current Budget Funds Obligated Current Balance Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title $ 1,115,989.00 $ 38,726.00 's 1,077,263.00 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Approval Date: 1,077,263.00 V20210527 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE %PF ARKANSAS MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff FROM: Chris Brown, Public Works Director DATE: September 23, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEMO SUBJECT: A Resolution to Authorize Application for Federal Funding Through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing applying for a grant for railroad crossing improvements to various crossings along the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program BACKGROUND: The Cities of Fayetteville and Springdale, in collaboration with Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, are pursuing a 2022 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant to conduct planning activities to scope improvement projects at various at -grade crossings to improve mobility and enhance safety for the area. The application will request funding for a grant to plan improvements at various crossings between the University Avenue crossing in Fayetteville to the Apple Blossom Avenue crossing in Springdale. The pursuit of funds for railroad crossing safety stems from the addition of two new crossings near the Fulbright Expressway, and associated contractual obligations of the City to close and/or improve the safety of existing crossings. DISCUSSION: The following crossings are anticipated to be covered in the application: Fayetteville • University Avenue - possible closure and replacement with bike/ped grade separation (closure of this location is required as part of the new crossing at Shiloh Street). • Dickson Street - possible improvements to allow quiet zone • Frisco Avenue - safety and geometric improvements • Jocelyn Lane - possible closure (closure of this location is required as part of the new crossing at Futrall Drive) Springdale • Shady Grove Road - possible safety and drainage improvements) • Sunset Avenue - possible safety improvements and realignment of adjacent intersections Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 • Randall Wobbe Drive - possible replacement with grade separation • Apple Blossom Drive - possible safety improvements Each location will be evaluated for criteria such as safety, environmental impact, economic impact and multimodal impact. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: The grant amount requested for the Fayetteville portion of the grant is $312,000. The City's match of 20% of this amount, or $62,400, will be taken from the Transportation Bond Fund. Attachments: Application Funding Amount Estimate Application Funding Amount Estimate for 2022 RCE Grant Application for Fayetteville -Springdale Fayetteville • University Avenue ($95,000) o Possible closure and replacement with bike/ped grade separation o Assume three alternatives at "10%" design using existing lidar o Assume preliminary environmental review and public involvement • Dickson Street ($35,000) o Possible improvements to allow quiet zone (quad gates) o No need for alternative concepts o Includes PE costs for railroad portion of improvements Frisco Avenue ($110,000) o Safety and geometric improvements o Assume three alternatives to evaluate adjacent trail and side street crossings o Assume "10%" design concepts using existing lidar o Assume preliminary environmental review and public involvement o Includes PE costs for railroad portion of improvements Jocelyn Lane ($20,000) o Possible closure o Two alternatives: close crossing and construct driveway to adjacent access, or purchase property o Assume "10%" design concept using existing lidar o Assume appraisal for acquisition concept Fayetteville sub -total estimate for planning study: $260,000 + $52,000 contingency = $312,000 Springdale • Shady Grove Road ($75,000) o Possible safety and drainage improvements o Assume two drainage alternatives at 30% design and survey (study area extending west to Johnson Rd.) o Assume preliminary environmental review and public involvement o Includes PE costs for railroad portion of improvements Sunset Avenue ($145,000) o Possible safety improvements and realignment of adjacent intersections o Assume three alternatives at "10%" design using existing lidar o Assume preliminary environmental review and public involvement o Includes PE costs for railroad portion of improvements, including interconnect to possible nearby signals Randall Wobbe Drive ($95,000) o Possible replacement with grade separation o Assume three overpass alternatives at "10%" design using existing lidar o Assume preliminary environmental review and public involvement Apple Blossom Drive ($25,000) o Possible safety improvements o No need for alternative concepts o Includes PE costs for railroad portion of improvements Springdale sub -total estimate for planning study: $340,000 + $68,000 contingency = $408,000 Total cost estimate for planning study: $720,000 Anticipated Schedule to complete planning study: 18 months from notice to proceed